Most people give up on their New Year’s resolutions by the 3rd week of January. Are you one of those people?
I used to be. Each December 31st I would set a goal to lose weight and get in shape but each year towards the end of January, the only thing I would have lost was interest in my goals. In 1997, at size 16 while carrying 180 pounds on a 5’3” frame I realized what I was doing wrong. Below are some helpful tips to realizing your goals.
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Set goals once a month as opposed to once a year.
-New Year’s Resolutions are great but setting an intention once a year is not enough to get results. Pick one day each month to set your goals for the next 30 days. Setting smaller, more achievable goals more often allows you to see progress!
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Don’t call it a “diet.” Consider it a lifestyle change.
As soon as your brain hears the word “diet” it thinks “I’m going to eat tasteless food and be hungry all the time.” That is enough to set you up for failure. Besides, if the last “diet” had worked you wouldn’t be trying a new one!
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Write your goals down.
People who write their goals down are more likely to achieve them than those who don’t!
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Plan your week ahead of time
It is often said “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail” most successful people have a plan. Planning your week ahead of time will create a big win for you and leave very little room for failures. Having a meal plan and shopping done ready to implement is a good way to make sure you fulfill your plan, do it weekly so you will not be too overwhelmed.
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Share your goals with others who will be supportive.
Find someone who shares your goal(s) and share tips, successes and encouragement. Knowing that someone is rooting for you and that you are a source of inspiration for someone else helps keep you on track. It also makes you accountable to take action towards achieving your goals.
Keep life interesting and enjoyable!!!
Immacula Oligario
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